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Hearty gnocchi soup with sausage, spinach, and parmesan in a white bowl, perfect for a cozy Italian meal.

Creamy Gnocchi & Italian Sausage Soup

As the weather cools down, there’s nothing quite like a big bowl of cozy, creamy Italian sausage gnocchi soup to bring everyone to the dinner table. This soup has it all – savory sausage, pillowy gnocchi, and a rich, creamy broth that’s absolutely satisfying. Plus, with just a handful of main ingredients and simple pantry staples, it’s a quick and comforting meal you can whip up even on busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6
Calories 614 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Soup

  • 1 lb chicken Italian sausage
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 medium white onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 4 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 6 cups low sodium chicken broth or chicken stock
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1.5 lb potato gnocchi I love the one in the refrigerated section of the grocery store.
  • 2 cups baby kale or fresh spinach
  • 1 Parmesan rind optional, for added flavor
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for topping
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Garlic Bread

  • 1 baguette or French loaf
  • 1 cup softened butter I used salted
  • 5 garlic cloves crushed
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp dried parsley
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional, for added spice

Instructions
 

SOUP

  • Brown the Sausage: Heat tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside in an airtight container to keep warm.
    Cooking ground meat in a pot with a hand adding seasoning or spice.
  • Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pot, turn the heat to medium and add butter and cook the diced white onion until softened. Add the chopped red bell pepper, and diced carrots over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Add in the flour and stir in the crushed cloves of garlic and cook for another minute.
    Chopped carrots, red bell peppers, and onions being sautéed in a pot, stirred with a wooden spoon.
  • Build the Base: Deglaze the pot with white wine. Return the sausage to the pot and add the chicken broth, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and a Parmesan rind. Bring to a gentle boil for 6 minutes, allowing all the flavors to blend.
    Person adding spices to a pot of creamy soup, enhancing flavor and aroma in a cozy kitchen setting.
  • Add the Gnocchi and Greens: Reduce to medium-low heat, then add the gnocchi and fresh spinach or baby kale and let it simmer for 4 minutes.
    A person adding gnocchi to a pot of creamy soup on a wooden countertop.
  • Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
    Creamy gnocchi soup topped with grated cheese and fresh herbs in a white bowl on a wooden table.

GARLIC BREAD

  • Make garlic butter: Combine the softened butter with garlic and all the seasonings. Make slits 3/4 of the way through making sure not to fully cut through the bread. Add in the butter in between the slits and cover the outside of the bread with the remaining butter.
    Hand adding butter to seasoned potatoes in a bowl on a wooden surface, highlighting a cooking preparation process.
  • Bake: Bake the bread at 400F for 8 minutes!
    Person holding fresh garlic bread, revealing its buttery and herb-filled interior on a cutting board.

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Notes

These are only estimates and for only the soup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 614kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 23gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 1500mgPotassium: 386mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5153IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 6mg
Keyword gnocchi, soup
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